dessert
Khanom Tom
ขนมต้ม
Mild
Khanom Tom are boiled Thai coconut rice balls — glutinous rice dough wrapped around a sweet coconut filling, boiled until cooked, and rolled in fresh shredded coconut.
Key Ingredients
- glutinous rice flour
- shredded coconut
- palm sugar
- pandan
- coconut milk
Where to Try It
Temple festivals, traditional markets, and Thai dessert vendors at Songkran and Wan Khao Phansa.
Tips
- Best eaten fresh and warm — the rice dough is pleasant when just cooked, but hardens as it cools.